rubber plants

[redsue42]

We have a very overgrown rubber plant - upwards and outwards! What can we do?

[smurfchops]

Repot in a larger wider pot now, before it starts summer growth. Not sure how you can prune tho.

[Thunderbird+]

It can be pruned to keep it at a reasonable size. Avoid cutting into young tender growth and instead cut into older wood approx 3ft or more below the tips at just above a branch junction and fresh new shoots should appear in a few weeks.

ps be aware that its likely to "bleed" some white laytex sap after pruning. Use pruners or pruning saw and gloves for safety. Good Luck.